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🌟 A gold star for every crypto journo and researcher 🌟

Association of Cryptocurrency Journalists and Researchers • 19 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
💰 Finance Journalism Research Policy Blockchain Crypto
  1. Summer has been busy in the crypto world, with many important stories and events.
  2. The best crypto journalism from June and July covers a variety of topics such as SEC actions, hoaxes, and industry updates.
  3. Top crypto research and policy discussions focus on DAOs, stablecoins, cryptography, and global identity issues.

Must Learn KQL Part 8: The Where Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis
  1. The Where Operator in KQL is essential for filtering and retrieving exact, actionable data, improving query performance.
  2. When learning KQL, it's beneficial to type out queries character-by-character to solidify new knowledge.
  3. Consider using the KQL Playground as a learning environment to avoid frustrations with example queries not showing results.

Oxford Nanopore

axialdaily • 19 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Biotech Genomics Startups Innovation
  1. Oxford Nanopore sequences DNA with a nanopore technology.
  2. ONT has made advancements in base-calling and chemistry for improved accuracy.
  3. The company has created a new genomics category and is exploring various applications beyond COVID surveillance.
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The unreasonable effectiveness of LLMs

John’s Contemplations • 19 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Big Data Efficiency Neural Networks Machine Learning AI
  1. LLMs have displayed surprising reasoning abilities like solving math problems using words.
  2. LLMs can be trained to use tools to address their weaknesses and improve tasks like code generation.
  3. LLMs work well due to the general nature of language, the breakdown of complex tasks into simpler steps, and the efficiency of neural networks like Transformers.

Exploring the Frontiers: Updates from Zaiku's Deep-Tech Ecosystem | October 3, 2023.

Deep-Tech Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Healthtech Quantum Computing Education
  1. Zaiku participated in the NQCC hackathon on quantum computing, showcasing equivariant embeddings and fostering future collaborations.
  2. Bambordé Baldé attended the HealthTech Cluster Huddle, presenting Zaiku's work in quantum computing and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs).
  3. The eagerly awaited quantum hardware course by Zaiku, led by Bambordé Baldé and Carlos H. G. Bessa, has officially begun.

"My favorite colleague"

The Daily Developer • 19 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
💼 Business Self-Improvement Leadership Teamwork Communication Professionalism
  1. Describing someone as your favorite colleague is a significant compliment as it reflects trustworthiness, professionalism, and skill.
  2. Proactively updating colleagues on your progress can elevate how they perceive you, improve your preparedness, and set a good example for the team.
  3. Taking the initiative to communicate with your team members will not only earn you more respect but also enhance collaboration and productivity.

Migrating ArgoCD PVCs from One Cluster to Another

Ops Sorry • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Migration Software Management Deployment
  1. Migrating PVCs with ArgoCD can lead to sync issues due to certain parameters becoming immutable.
  2. Modifying PVCs after creation is not possible, so consider letting ArgoCD handle PVC creation and modifying the bound PV instead.
  3. To resolve PVC migration issues with ArgoCD, delete the bound PV, update the PV manifest with new PVC values, and verify the status updates back to 'Bound.'

Startups.email - Issue #1

startupsemail • 19 implied HN points • 14 Apr 23
💼 Business Revenue growth Startups Entrepreneurship Market Analysis
  1. Building a business in a hot market like lead generation and AI can lead to rapid growth and revenue increase.
  2. Listing your product on app stores like Shopify can provide access to free traffic and help in scaling.
  3. In competitive markets like AI website building, having a unique value proposition is crucial for long-term success and potential for quick turnover.

Apple Signals Support for California Right to Repair Bill

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Circular Economy Corporate News Environmental sustainability
  1. Apple, a long opponent of right to repair laws, now supports a California bill. This change supports customer safety and intellectual property.
  2. The support from Apple boosts the chances of California's Right to Repair Act passage. This law would ensure access to repair parts and tools for consumers and third-party providers.
  3. Public support for Right to Repair is growing, with various states passing laws covering electronics and more. Apple's support marks a significant moment in the campaign.

Ground-truth-in-the-loop

Yuxi’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 18 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Systems Models AI Data
  1. Ground-truth-in-the-loop is crucial for designing and evaluating systems, especially in AI and machine learning.
  2. For AI systems, having trustworthy training data, evaluation feedback, and a reliable world model is essential.
  3. Researchers should inform non-experts about limitations and potential issues when building systems without ground-truth.

Navigating the ASIC Market Cycles

nicosmid • 19 implied HN points • 21 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency
  1. Fluctuations in the Bitcoin ASIC miner market are common due to various factors like Bitcoin price and mining difficulty.
  2. Timing the market entry for ASIC mining is crucial for running a successful mining business.
  3. Accessing free trial subscriptions can provide valuable insights into navigating ASIC market cycles.

The ocean, the flood

Nick Merrill • 19 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Internet Climate Ethics Environment AI
  1. The internet and AI are interconnected, each influencing and shaping the other.
  2. The relationship between the internet and war is intertwined, with each being a cause and an effect of the other.
  3. Human impact on the climate is tied to the myth of human dominance over nature, reflecting in our actions and environmental consequences.

Why Mastodon?

Digital Epidemiology • 19 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Social media Engagement User Experience Decentralization
  1. Mastodon is like Twitter but open source and decentralized, making it the future of social media.
  2. Mastodon's open-source nature allows for enormous creativity with various apps and user experiences.
  3. Being decentralized, Mastodon offers users choice, control, and a niche platform with a more engaging and pleasant tone compared to mainstream social media.

RDEL #12: How to improve WFH for software engineers

Research-Driven Engineering Leadership • 19 implied HN points • 02 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Remote work
  1. Improving connectivity and providing better hardware are key for sustained productivity while working from home for software engineers.
  2. Consider providing stipends for internet and a WFH environment setup (hardware, ergonomic furniture) to help engineers create an office-like environment at home.
  3. Creating blocks of uninterrupted 'deep work' time and minimizing meetings can significantly boost productivity and focus for software engineers working remotely.

The Shadow of Man and Nations: A Jungian Perspective

Based Meditations • 19 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
📖 Philosophy Society Psychology Archetypes Consciousness Individuality
  1. The shadow, based on Carl Jung's theory, is the unconscious mind we are unaware of, containing repressed emotions and instincts.
  2. Archetypes like the hero or the shadow are universal human themes found in all cultures and time periods, helping us understand common behavioral patterns.
  3. Integrating and understanding our shadow - both individually and as nations - is crucial for psychological harmony and societal progress.

Microsoft X AI - A Match Made in Tech Heaven

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Automation Software Tools Innovation Tech news
  1. Microsoft and AI are teaming up to redefine Windows 11 with groundbreaking features like Windows Copilot and Dev Home.
  2. AI-powered automation is enhancing work-life by taking over mundane tasks, giving employees more time for fulfilling work.
  3. AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient care through analyzing medical records, robotic surgeries, and more.

Part 2: What goes wrong when business, finance, data, and technology worlds collide?

The Data Score • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
💼 Business Communication Data Technology Decision-making Finance
  1. Silos and problems in business, finance, data, and technology worlds are mostly self-contained and are becoming more complex over time
  2. Challenges arise when experts talk past each other, fall into the 'smartest person in the room' syndrome, and fear failure in collaborative projects
  3. Successful collaboration requires effective communication, empathy, and psychological safety to navigate jargon, unstated motivations, and pressure of high stakes

Must Learn KQL Part 7: Schema Talk

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Cloud Computing Query Language
  1. Understanding the table schema in KQL is vital as it helps in finding data in an organized manner with the use of columns and types.
  2. KQL column types are basic, time, and complex, and knowing them alters the query approach for specific columns.
  3. The UI in KQL provides shortcuts for querying tables, expanding tables to view schema, using functions like stored procedures, and filtering data columns.

Ancova Energy Market Update

Ancova • 19 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
💰 Finance Energy Market Oil Natural Gas Rig Count
  1. Crude oil prices are rising due to various positive factors like OPEC cuts and a weaker US Dollar.
  2. IEA has reduced its oil demand growth forecast, but still expects global demand to be at record highs.
  3. Natural gas prices are stable despite increased demand, thanks to record production levels and high storage.

Digest 5/26/23

axialdaily • 19 implied HN points • 26 May 23
💼 Business Innovation Investing Biotech Research
  1. Axial partners with inventors and founders in early-stage life sciences companies.
  2. Carbon Biosciences is focused on expanding the gene therapy toolbox, especially for cystic fibrosis.
  3. Scientist David Schaffer focuses on evolving next-gen AAV vectors for gene therapy.